Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Kernel - MS16-139ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:37930 | Date: (C)2016-11-09 (M)2021-09-11 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS16-139. The update is required to fix an elevation of privilege vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly handle Windows Kernel API. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain access to information that is not intended for the user.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |